Technical Graduate – Linux Software Engineering / Bicester / £28,000 to £30,000 Per Annum D.O.E.
Amazing opportunity for a passionate Linux enthusiast to join Alces Software as a Graduate Software
Engineer. We design and manage some of the most advanced supercomputer and AI systems in the UK.
If you’ve spent your own time building homelabs, daily-driving Linux, tinkering with kernels, scripting
everything, self-hosting services, or contributing to open-source projects — this role is built for you.
About Alces Software:
We work with cutting-edge HPC (High Performance Computing) and AI infrastructure for customers in
academic & research institutions, banking, manufacturing, and Formula One. You’ll be joining a small, relaxed, office-based Oxfordshire team where you’ll get real responsibility from day one.
What’s on Offer?
Competitive Salary of between £28,000 and £30,000 per annum depending on experience.
Rapid exposure to large-scale Linux systems, supercomputers, and emerging AI technologies
Ongoing training and mentorship from experienced Linux engineers
Genuine opportunity to grow into a strong Linux-focused software engineering career
Relaxed working environment with a team that actually understands open-source culture
Key Responsibilities of the Graduate Software Engineer role:
Research, design, and implement software that runs on Linux-based HPC and AI systems
Develop and automate tooling for large-scale Linux environments
Hands-on design, implementation, testing, and ownership of your own projects
Work on real production supercomputing infrastructure
Participate in team meetings and present your work
Learn modern Linux engineering practices in a fast-moving environment
What We’re Looking For:
We care much more about your real Linux passion and hands-on experience than a perfect CV. You’ll be a
great fit if you:
Live and breathe Linux (ideally run it as your daily driver)
Have strong self-taught Linux experience — whether that’s Arch, Debian, Gentoo, NixOS, or anything
else you’ve broken and fixed in your own time
Love scripting and automation (especially Bash, Python, and any other tools you’ve picked up)
Have a demonstrable open-source background (GitHub projects, personal tools, contributions,
dotfiles, homelab setups, etc.)
Are pragmatic, curious, and enjoy solving problems in different ways
Have a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related subject
Are a fast learner with a strong drive to build a career in systems + software engineering
Bonus points for:
Experience with containers (Docker/Podman), orchestration, Ansible, or configuration management
Any exposure to HPC, clustering, or high-performance systems
Web development (React or similar) or Ruby experience
Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK for customer projects
What’s Next?
If you’re a Linux enthusiast who wants to turn your personal passion into a real career working on
supercomputers and AI systems, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and a link to your GitHub (or any Linux-related projects you’re proud of). We’ll be in touch to chat